The company responsible for a nuclear weapons factory in Berkshire has made improvements following safety concerns, the nuclear watchdog has found. The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) said the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) at Aldermaston would nevertheless remain under an “enhanced” level of regulation for a fourth year running. Its annual report said safety improvements were “well advanced”. Anti-nuclear groups said AWE was “not up to the job” of meeting standards.
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